Vaccination Policy

Disclosures and Consumer Information

Vaccination/Immunization/Titer Policy

While North-West College does not require students to provide proof of vaccination prior to enrollment and the start of their program of study, programs offered by the College may require a physical exam and proof of immunization and/or titers for communicable diseases such as Rubella and Hepatitis B, among others, and Tuberculosis testing prior to entering the internship/externship/clinical component of the program.

IMMUNIZATION/TITER REQUIREMENTS BY PROGAM

Medical Assistant

May be required by specific affiliates

Medical Administrative Assistant

May be required by specific affiliates

Medical Insurance Biller and Coder

May be required by specific affiliates

Pharmacy Technician

May be required by specific affiliates

Dental Assistant

May be required by specific affiliates

Massage Therapist

May be required by specific affiliates

Eyecare Specialist

May be required by specific affiliates

Vocational Nurse

Rubella Titer, Rubeola Titer, or MMR vaccination

Varicella Zoster Titer or vaccination

Hepatitis B vaccination

Tuberculosis Testing

Surgical Technologist

Rubella Titer, Rubeola Titer, or MMR vaccination

Varicella Zoster Titer or vaccination

Hepatitis B vaccination

Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria vaccination

Tuberculosis Testing

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

May be required by specific affiliates

Students in the Vocational Nursing and Surgical Technologist programs should refer to the program’s Student Handbook for additional health and immunization requirements.

Health and immunization requirements are discussed during applicable program orientation.